Installation in distributed architecture lets you add Shard databases (larger data volumes) and Collectors (one for each Anonymizer chain).
Service call: distributed architecture design must be checked with HackingTeam support service.
Before installing additional components, complete Master Node and Collector installation.
See "RCS server installation in distributed architecture".
The complete additional component installation sequence is described below:
Step | Action | Machine |
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1 |
Prepare that indicated in installation requirements. |
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2 |
Install additional Shard databases. |
server in back end environment |
3 |
Check installation logs. |
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4 |
Install additional Collectors. |
server in front end environment |
5 |
Check installation logs. |
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6 |
Check redirecting on each Collector. |
same server or other computer |
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Check for the installed objects in the System, Backend and Frontend sections. |
RCS Console |
To install an additional Shard database in back end environment:
Steps | Result |
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1. Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file RCS-<version>.exe in folder x:\setup: the first wizard window appears. 2. Click Next. |
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3. Select Distributed. 4. Click Next. |
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5. Select Shard. 6. Click Next. |
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7. Enter the system administrator's password. 8. Click Next: when installation has completed, services are started and are ready to receive data and communicate with the RCS Console. |
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9. Enter the Master Node server name or IP address (i.e.: RCSMasterNode). 10. Click Install: when installation has completed, services start and attempt to communicate with Master Node. The server in back end environment is protected and any remote login is redirected |
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NOTE: if the server name or IP address needs to be changed after installation due to faults see "Editing Master Node settings".
To install several Collectors in front end environment:
Steps | Result |
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1. Insert the CD with the installation package. Run file RCS-<version>.exe in folder x:\setup: the first wizard window appears. 2. Click Next. |
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3. Select Distributed. 4. Click Next. |
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5. Select Collector. 6. Click Next. |
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7. Enter the system administrator password indicated in Master Node installation. 8. Click Next: installation is launched. |
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9. Enter the Master Node server name or IP address (i.e.: RCSMasterNode). 10. Click Install: when installation has completed, services start and attempt to communicate with Master Node. The server in back end environment is protected and any remote login is redirected |
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Make sure all RCS services are up and running. If services are not running, manually start them.
See "List of started RCS services"
To check whether Collector installation was successfully completed:
If | Then |
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on the server |
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on another computer |
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Tip: you can edit redirecting or create a custom page. To do this, edit page decoy.html.
See "Files installed at the end of installation"
If errors occur during installation, check logs and send them to support service if necessary.
To check all addresses, start the RCS Console, System section, Frontend: Collector addresses appear on the screen. See "Anonymizer installation and settings"
RCS can be uninstalled from the Windows Control Panel.
CAUTION: data is lost when a Shard database is uninstalled. For correct operations, backup data. See "Backup management".
NOTE: data will not be lost when a Collector is uninstalled.
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